Question

The ratio of left-handed students to right-handed students in Mr. Johnson's first period class is 2: 3. If there are 30 students in this class, how many are left-handed?

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Answer 1

12 left-handed students

Explanation:

The ratio 2:3 indicates 2 left-handed students for every 3 right-handed students. This means 2 left-handed students are expected for every 5 total students. You can use this information and set up and solve the proportion 2/5 = x/30

Answer 2

12 students are left handed.

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